Black Candle Women by Diane Marie Brown

e-Audio, 12:13:26Narrated by: Bahni Turpin Release Date: February 28, 2023Published by: Harlequin AudioRead from: February 20-22, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Libro FMTW: DeathFor Readers Interested In: Family Dynamics, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Family Diversity (Dad passed away) , Adult, General Fiction, Fantasy/Magic      Generations of Montrose women—Augusta, Victoria, Willow—have lived together in their quaint two-story bungalow in California for years….

When You Wish Upon a Lantern by Gloria Chao

e-Audio, 08:32:11Narrated by: Carolyn Kang & Dylan J. LockeRelease Date: February 14, 2022Published by: Books on TapeRead from: February 15-17, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio AppTW: Toxic parent/child relationship, Toxic Sibling relationship, Gentrification, Bullying, Mention of Vomit, Death of a grandparentFor Readers Interested In: Contemporary Romance, Realistic Fiction, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Taiwanese American), YA      Acclaimed author…

WoW: My Week With Him by Joya Goffney

This bookish meme tells the blogosphere what we’re waiting patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) for! It’s hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine! After a painful betrayal by her sister and a heated argument with their mother, Nikki is kicked out of her home. She decides to flee to California to pursue her…

The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest

e-Audio, 10:14:49Narrated by: Keylor Leigh & Malik RashadRelease Date: February 28, 2022Published by: Books on Tape (Berkley Books)Read from: February 13-15, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio AppTW: Toxic parent/child relationship, Abuse, Lying, AlcoholismFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Books about Books, Black Romance, Epistolary (E-mail), Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Adult           In this heart-fluttering romance by Kristina…

Last Chance Dance by Lakita Wilson

e-Audio, 08:05:08Narrated by: Yinka LadeindeRelease Date: February 21, 2023Published by: Viking Books for Young ReadersRead from: February 10-13, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio AppTW: Body shamingFor fans of: Realistic Fiction, Romance, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, LGBTQIA+, YA      An utterly charming YA romance perfect for fans of Elise Bryant and Leah Johnson. Leila is devastated when her high…

Coming Home by Kennedy Ryan

e-Audio, 02:40Narrated by: Wesleigh Siobhan & Jakobi DiemRelease Date: February 9, 2023Published by: Audible Originals (Frolic Media)Read from: February 10, 2023Stand-aloneSource: AudibleTW: For fans of: Realistic Fiction, Second Chance Romance, Black Romance, Sparkly Cover, Contemporary Romance,  Adult      They got everything they wanted…but never had each other.     Touré Wallace and Niomi Spencer were close…

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